They give RNs this list when dealing with narcissistic MDs.
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When narcissists communicate, certain traits come through in what they say or write. These traits reflect their deep-rooted need for control and to demonstrate superiority.
1. They must be correct. They tend to communicate with a rigid certainty that their viewpoints are the only valid ones. They’re not open to differing perspectives because, in their mind, they are always correct.
2. They exude an attitude of superiority. In every narcissist, there is an underlying belief that they are inherently better than others. They carry themselves above everyone else and believe in this entitlement.
3. No one should challenge them. They often make you feel you have no right to question them. They may not say it outright, but their tone and attitude convey: “You have no right to challenge me.”
4. They feel an obligation to be hurtful in telling the “truth.” Narcissists believe they can say or do things even if that hurts others. They give themselves license to be cruel. It’s startling how much they feel justified in being hurtful.
5. They dismiss others’ opinions. Your thoughts and feelings don’t matter. They may brush off what you say, leaving you feeling like your opinions are worthless.
6. They refuse to listen to what they don’t want to hear. Narcissists will divert any conversation that doesn’t fit their narrative. They may even tell you outright, “I don’t want to hear it,” or they’ll use justification or rationalization to avoid hearing anything that challenges them. That often leaves you feeling silenced, as if your concerns are irrelevant to them.
